My point isn't about missing a Canadian gold medal. It's more about what channel 9 shows or doesn't show. It's just not consistent. Why show the men's trampoline, including the boring compulsory routine, for most of the competitors, but nothing of the women's event?

Trampolining would be low in the interest stakes. A couple of routines, whether it be male or female, would be enough i would of thought. If it was up to me, i wouldn't show any.

Cant please everyone. With the amount of sports to show and big name athletes, its really a no brainer when deciding whether to show Dream Team or athletics or Australians competing over some Canadian on a trampoline.

Again, it's not about a Canadian competitor. It's about consistency. And when the 20 minute competition was on, all they showed was prelim diving and ads and the old guy in the studio. And it was a medal event vs a non medal event.

I would much rather see a medal event than some prelim, regardless of where the competitors are from.

That's fine, but why not show any of the tennis? Or more of the basketball? I didn't need to see the Malaysian girl flub her dives over and over. They could have even shown most of the 5th set in the Volleyball instead of match point. Australia was on the brink of a massive upset.

Ultimately, Ch9's coverage is inconsistent. They could have gone a long way to curtailing criticism of it's coverage by not mirroring it's feed on 9 and Gem. They should have used Gem for full games and events.

And if the Rio coverage is on at a time which suits me better, then maybe I'll entertain the cost of Foxtel, provided that they can get the rights again. No guarantee if 7 wins the rights.

But in 4 years time, I'm sure we'll have much better online options. Especially since a few countries TV channels are baulking at the asking fee for the rights. I'll be interested to see if Ch7 is willing to break the bank to get them back or will both 7 and 9 lowball the IOC.

waterpolo was intense just before. us v china in the womens quarter final. china were consistently one goal ahead most of the game. 3 of our better players ejected for the game. tied it up before the end. went ahead in extra time. china equalised. 16-16 at the end. into a penalty shootout with 4 of our top shooters unable to shoot (similar to a red card in soccer), first shot saved, then a come from behind win in penalty shootout. so intense.

if anyone is looking for a bet, get on the girls to win the gold medal.